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Audition notices for Milwaukee area theater and music productions (Fall 2017 edition)

The audition season continues with important updates. With that in mind, here is a roundup of where area actors, singers, dancers and musicians can find audition information:

Milwaukee Repertory Theater is in search of several young performers between the ages of 8 to 17 for Our Town. Parents who would like their children to audition should send in the following information: young performer’s name, a recent photo, height and weight, a parent/guardian’s phone number and email address, and a brief note from the young performer telling the theater about who they are and why they would like to be in Our Town.

Auditions will be held Jan. 6. Those chosen from submitted materials will be notified of an audition time and receive materials to prepare for the audition. Callbacks will be held later in the day. No one will be seen without an appointment.

Visit www.MilwaukeeRep.com to download or print out a submission form, and submit materials via email to dsladky@milwaukeerep.com, or in person at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater Reception desk, or by mail to: Milwaukee Repertory Theater. ATTN: Dylan Sladky, 108 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202. All submissions must be received by 5 p.m. Jan. 2.

Hartford Players will be holding auditions January 3 and 4 at the Schauer Center for Guys and Dolls. Actors ages 14 and up are needed for the show. Jerry Becker will direct and play the role of Sky Masterson. All other roles are open. Video auditions are also being accepted until January 1. More information: hartfordplayersltd.com

Lakeland Players will hold auditions for Moon Over Buffalo at 7 p.m. Jan. 2 and 3 at the Historic Sprague Theater in Elkhorn. Men and women ages 20 and up are needed for the show. Be prepared to read from the script. More Information: lakeland-players.org/

Acacia Theatre Company will be holding auditions January 6 for the March 2018 production of The Hiding Place. Five men and five women, ages 18 to 75 of any race or ethnicity, are invited make an audition appointment. Performances are held at Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon. More information: www.acaciatheatre.com/auditions

Kettle Moraine Symphony is seeking qualified candidates for Principal, Assistant Principal and Third Trumpet. Music Director Richard Hynson will hold auditions on Jan. 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. in West Bend. More information: www.kmsymphony.org/auditions.htm

Plymouth Chorale invites adult singers to join, without audition, for the spring semester. Paul Winter’s “Missa Gaia” will be performed in late April with director Donna Kummer. More information: www.plymouthchorale.org

Accompany of Kids is a nonprofit song and dance troupe for ages four through 20. The group auditions every six months, rehearses in Menomonee Falls, and is comprised of young performers from many different communities and backgrounds. More information: www.aokwi.org/

The Bay Players is a community theater performing in the Whitefish Bay High School Auditorium with membership open to anyone 18 years of age or older. More information: www.thebayplayers.com/auditions

Bel Canto Chorus is recruiting new singers for the 2017-’18 Season. Previous choral experience and the ability to site read are recommended. More information: www.belcanto.org/singwithus

Bel Canto Senior Singers welcome adults age 55 and up who like to sing to join the chorus without audition. More information: www.belcanto.org/singwithss

Concordia Civic Chorale invites community singers in all voice parts to join the choir at Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon. Rehearsals are held on most Mondays. Contact Prof. Mark Bloedow. More information: www.cuw.edu/Programs/music/

Crosstown Harmony Chorus has open rehearsals each Monday evening in Elm Grove for anyone wishing to visit and listen and sing along. Seeking women of all voice parts! More information: crosstownharmony.org/visit

Falls Patio Players have volunteer positions available for many backstage opportunities in set construction, stage crew and the costume shop. Sewing skills are always needed and welcome, but not necessary. Painting or a special technique will be taught. Tools and equipment are provided. No previous backstage experience is necessary. More information: www.fallspatioplayers.com/get-involved

Lutheran A Cappella Choir of Milwaukee is looking for new singers to join us for the 2017-'18 season. Singers of all faiths are welcome to audition and previous choral experience is required. More information: www.lutheranacappella.org

Mainstage Academy of Dance offers year round open enrollment for all ages and levels of talent, with professional production performances throughout the year. More information: www.wedancemainstage.com/

Master Singers of Milwaukee is looking for singers who want to join a friendly community to prepare for the 2017-'18 season and perform exciting and excellent choral music. More information: www.mastersingersofmilwaukee.org/auditions

Menomonee Falls Symphony Orchestra is a community orchestra in need of instrumentalists - especially string players - for the 2017-’18 season. The orchestra rehearses Monday evenings at Sussex Hamilton High School. More information: www.mfso.net/membership

Milwaukee Choristers is a chorus of mixed voices, performing a variety of classical and contemporary music, spirituals and Broadway/American tunes. Rehearsals are held at Wauwatosa Avenue United Methodist Church. More information: www.milwaukeechoristers.org/auditions

New Berlin Community Band is looking for instrumentalists to join us for the 2017-’18 season. Rehearsals began Sept. 11 at the Hoeppner-Horn Bros VFW Post, 17980 W. Beloit Road, New Berlin. Bring an instrument and a stand and join in the fun. More information: www.newberlinband.com

Over Our Head Players is a non-profit organization of volunteer talent from throughout Southeastern Wisconsin and operates the Sixth Street Theatre in Racine. More information: overourheadplayers.org/

Pius XI Catholic High School will periodically hold auditions for community members to join student productions. Contact Kevin Schwartz for more information: kschwartz@piusxi.org.

Vox Antiqua, a Milwaukee-based chamber choir dedicated to the performance of early music, is seeking new sopranos, altos, and tenors to join our existing ensemble. Potential members should have previous singing experience and good music-reading skills. More information: www.voxantiquamke.org/auditions/

Watertown Players invite anyone interested in costuming, makeup, set design and construction, producing and directing, choreographing and musical direction, singing and acting, to join the community theatre. More information:www.watertownplayers.org

Waukesha Choral Union is celebrating its 44th season titled Our Favorite Things with a blend of sacred, traditional and popular music. More information: www.choralunion.org/sing-with-us